Randy Rhoads Les Paul question

[n4p226r]

Anyone know the real history of this guitar? I’ve heard it was a 74 most places and a 72 some places. I’m guessing 72 because wouldn’t a 74 have the 20th anniversary inlay? Either way I love some white Les Paul customs.

 

[skhan007]

I’ve always read that Rhoads played a ‘74 LPC. I’m sure there’s tons of info on the internet on his guitars.

 

[Kelly]

Gibson reissued it as a '74.

 

[DrewH]

Gibson reissued it as a '74.

And they had access to the original guitar

 

[The_Cheap_Guitarist]

As a side note: DeBrow and the guys in Q.R. bought it for him because at the time he was playing an SG that would not stay in tune. I don't know why they thought the LP would stay in tune better, but that's the story.

 

[customguitars87]

Anyone know the real history of this guitar? I’ve heard it was a 74 most places and a 72 some places. I’m guessing 72 because wouldn’t a 74 have the 20th anniversary inlay? Either way I love some white Les Paul customs.

It's Randy Rhoads* , and it was a 1974.

 

[Platevolt]

As a side note: DeBrow and the guys in Q.R. bought it for him because at the time he was playing an SG that would not stay in tune. I don't know why they thought the LP would stay in tune better, but that's the story.

wow. Potshot and hearsay. Career in politics?

 

[n4p226r]

It's Randy Rhoads* , and it was a 1974.

Knew that. No clue why I spelled it wrong

 

[The_Cheap_Guitarist]

wow. Potshot and hearsay. Career in politics?

That info was directly from an interview with Kevin DuBrow. Get over yourself. If you have a problem with it, take it up with DeBrow.

 

[pepedede]

Anyone know the real history of this guitar? I’ve heard it was a 74 most places and a 72 some places. I’m guessing 72 because wouldn’t a 74 have the 20th anniversary inlay? Either way I love some white Les Paul customs.

Not all 1974 LPCs had the 20th anniversary inlay on the 12th fret.

 

[Albion9]

He was really into Mick Ronson. Ronson played a 68 LPC. I have read it reported as both a 72 and a 74.

 

[Guitarworks]

As a side note: DeBrow and the guys in Q.R. bought it for him because at the time he was playing an SG that would not stay in tune. I don't know why they thought the LP would stay in tune better, but that's the story.

That was my very thought as I was reading it. Well-played.

 

[X Ray]

A page, quite good, telling (among others) the history of that Les Paul

Randy Rhoads' Guitars and Gear – Ground Guitar

Randy Rhoads' guitars, amps and guitar effects. Find out what you want to know about Randy's gear and share your own input and insights.

www.groundguitar.com

A Premier report

The Guitars of Randy Rhoads

Diaries of the Mad Axemen: relive the Woodshed Chronicles of the guitars designed for and played by Randy Rhoads.

www.premierguitar.com

 

[Kyusha]

A page, quite good, telling (among others) the history of that Les Paul

Randy Rhoads' Guitars and Gear – Ground Guitar

Randy Rhoads' guitars, amps and guitar effects. Find out what you want to know about Randy's gear and share your own input and insights.

www.groundguitar.com

A Premier report

The Guitars of Randy Rhoads

Diaries of the Mad Axemen: relive the Woodshed Chronicles of the guitars designed for and played by Randy Rhoads.

www.premierguitar.com

first link says 74 and second one says 72 lol

 

[NSDQRKR]

I think his 74 LP was stock except for the tuners lol according to various accounts. Although RR is known for the V his LP may have been his favorite. Saw him in concert before he died…yes there is a lot of hype surrounding him but he was pretty awesome. And I had seen EVH live twice before seeing RR. Ozzy sounded terrible though…just like DLR.

 

[n4p226r]

Not all 1974 LPCs had the 20th anniversary inlay on the 12th fret.

Good to know. That would make more sense

 

[X Ray]

first link says 74 and second one says 72 lol

73?

 

[skhan007]

It must've been tough for someone of slight stature to gig a 10 lb. beast of a boat anchor like a Norlin-era LPC.

 

[agquake]

As a side note: DeBrow and the guys in Q.R. bought it for him because at the time he was playing an SG that would not stay in tune. I don't know why they thought the LP would stay in tune better, but that's the story.

It’s *DuBrow, as an fyi.

 

[stargazer747]

Most articles I remember reading back in the 80s from so many guitar mags that Randy Rhoads graced the front cover of as well as many recent online references listed it as a '74 model.